🎾 Canadian Tennis Stars Make Waves at 2025 Mutua Madrid Open: Diallo Shines, Shapovalov Falls in R32
The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open delivered thrilling action in the Round of 32 and Round of 16, and all eyes were on Canada’s top talents, Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo, as they battled for dominance on the red clay of Madrid.
🇨🇦 Gabriel Diallo Stuns Norrie to Advance to Round of 16
Rising Canadian star Gabriel Diallo delivered a statement performance in the Round of 32, defeating British No. 1 Cameron Norrie in a three-set battle, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Diallo’s explosive baseline play and mental toughness allowed him to rally after dropping the first set. With this win, he advanced to the Round of 16 of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career — a major milestone for the 22-year-old.
🇨🇦 Shapovalov Shows Spark but Falls Short Against de Minaur
In contrast, Denis Shapovalov faced a tough challenge in his Round of 32 match against Australian No. 1 Alex de Minaur. Despite flashes of brilliance, Shapovalov couldn’t sustain momentum and lost in straight sets, 3-6, 6(3)-7. While his shot-making was on display, unforced errors proved costly against the consistent and speedy Aussie.
Shapovalov, who continues his climb back up the ATP rankings after injury setbacks, will look to regroup ahead of the Rome Masters.
🔥 Other Notable Results from Madrid
While Canadian fans focused on Diallo and Shapovalov, the tournament featured several high-profile matches:
- 🇧🇬 Grigor Dimitrov (15) defeated 🇬🇧 Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 7-6(3)
- 🇮🇹 Lorenzo Musetti (10) outplayed 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas (17) 7-5, 7-6(3)
- 🇦🇷 Francisco Cerundolo (20) stunned top seed 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev 7-5, 6-3
- 🇳🇴 Casper Ruud (14) edged 🇺🇸 Taylor Fritz 7-5, 6-4
- 🇷🇺 Daniil Medvedev (9) came from behind to beat 🇺🇸 Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
🎯 What’s Next for Team Canada?
With Gabriel Diallo now into the Round of 16, Canadian fans have plenty to cheer for. His next match could mark a turning point in his young career and perhaps solidify his place as a rising force in Canadian men’s tennis.
Stay tuned to TennisNowCanada.com for the latest updates, match previews, and exclusive Canadian tennis coverage from Madrid and beyond
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